I've done some work on a set of hope tech brakes. Fully serviced the levers and given the callipers a good clean and lube.
The bike I fitted them to is small, so hoses were shortened to suit, then the brakes were bled.
I got a good bleed done, all feels good but I suspect I didn't use a fat enough block between the pistons as the stick out s little and with pads fitted, are very close to the rotors and so impossible to align without rubbing.
My question is this. Can I simply remove the reservoir covers, push the pistons in, let the excess fluid spill out, refit the covers and solve the problem, or will I need a full bleed with a wider block between the pistons?
My logic is that there's slightly too much fluid in the system to allow the pistons to retract fully.
Thanks
The bike I fitted them to is small, so hoses were shortened to suit, then the brakes were bled.
I got a good bleed done, all feels good but I suspect I didn't use a fat enough block between the pistons as the stick out s little and with pads fitted, are very close to the rotors and so impossible to align without rubbing.
My question is this. Can I simply remove the reservoir covers, push the pistons in, let the excess fluid spill out, refit the covers and solve the problem, or will I need a full bleed with a wider block between the pistons?
My logic is that there's slightly too much fluid in the system to allow the pistons to retract fully.
Thanks
